The Mr Bricolage group proves that disabled workers have their role to play in the company.
The Group encourages the employment of the disabled in the context of its policy to promote diversity. Mr Bricolage is a member of the “Club Emploi et Handicap” (Employment and disability club). This association aims to help the disabled find work and participate in the economy.
The company intends to extend its initiatives in favour of employing the disabled. The Group will sign an agreement with the Agefiph of the Loiret département in the near future.
To give just one example of Group practices, the store in Mozac (17 km to the north of Clermont-Ferrand) won the “Handicap et entreprise” (Handicaps and companies) trophy in 2009. This trophy is awarded by Medef Auvergne for initiatives helping to maintain the employment of a disabled worker. The winning initiative was the idea of Philippe Villatte, Store Director. Mr Villatte attempted to find a solution to maintain the employment of a member of personnel. He contacted the Agefiph (see below). The organism responsible for promoting the employment of the disabled provided its support for the project and assisted in execution.
About the Agefiph
The Agefiph is a private association working to assist the disabled and private companies. The association also works for the state via an agreement signed with Government services. The Agefiph has four main targets:
- Improve access to employment for disabled workers,
- Assist companies to recruit and retain their disabled employees,
- Improve awareness of the active disabled population.
For more details, visit the Agefiph web site.
